Hegar Brothers Lake Dam
Hegar Brothers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hegar Brothers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hegar Brothers Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hegar Brothers (private). It impounds the Off Ch-little Cypress Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 414 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-little Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.05689, -95.83415 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HEGAR BROTHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03389 |
| Federal ID | TX03389 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |